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A Level Entry Requirements
Each A Level course has specific entry requirements based on your GCSE results. Some subjects may also require grades in related GCSE subjects.
Browse the information below to view the entry requirements for each A Level subject available at Trafford College.
If you have any questions about your eligibility or course choices, please contact our Admissions Team for advice and support.
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COURSE TITLE |
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED |
| A Level in Art and Design - Fine Art | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths) including Grade 5 in Art or a portfolio |
| A Level in Biology | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths) Additional Entry Requirements: A Level Biology will require grade 6 in GCSE Biology and grade 6 in either GCSE Chemistry or Physics (or 66 in Combined Science). This subject must also be studied alongside at least one other science-based (Maths, Chemistry, Physics) course. Psychology or Environmental Science can also be counted as an additional science based subject. |
| A Level in Chemistry | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language) Additional Entry Requirements: A Level Chemistry will require grade 6 in GCSE Maths. A Level Chemistry will require grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry and grade 6 in either GCSE Biology or Physics (or 66 in Combined Science). This subject must also be studied alongside at least one other science-based (Maths, Biology, Physics) course. |
| A Level in Classical Civilisation | 5 x GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths) |
| Level 3 Certificate + Diploma in Criminology | 5 x GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths) |
| A Level in English Language | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths) |
| A Level in English Literature | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths) |
| A Level in Environmental Science | 5 x GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths). Additional Entry Requirements: Grade 55 in GCSE Separate Sciences or Combined Science. |
| Extended Project | Study an A level programme |
| AS Level in Further Mathematics | Students must be studying A Level Maths and have a Grade 8 GCSE profile. AS Further Maths may only be studied as a fourth A Level alongside A Level Maths and at least one other science-based subject. |
| A Level in Geography | 5 x GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths) |
| A Level in History | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths) |
| A Level in Law | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths) |
| A Level in Mathematics | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language). Additional Entry Requirements: A Level Maths will require grade 6 in GCSE Maths and 66 in Science (either Combined or Separate). This subject must also be studied alongside at least one other science-based (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) course. |
| A Level in Physics | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language) Additional Entry Requirements: A Level Physics will require grade 6 in GCSE Maths. A Level Physics will require grade 6 in GCSE Physics and grade 6 in either GCSE Biology or Chemistry (or 66 in Combined Science). This subject must also be studied alongside at least one other science-based (Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) course. |
| A Level in Politics | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths) |
| A Level in Psychology | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths). Additional Entry Requirements: Grade 55 in GCSE Separate Sciences or Combined Science. |
| Academic Hybrid Programme - A level Sociology | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths), also consider applicants who have at least GCSE English Lang & maths and an average GCSE score of 5.5 or higher |
| A Level in Sociology | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths) |